Now, Wukong went to Lingxiao Hall to recommend a worthy man for office.
In terms of rank, Wukong, as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, held the highest official standing and certainly had the qualifications to recommend someone to the Jade Emperor.
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Wukong, whom do you wish to recommend?"
Wukong said, "In Chechi Kingdom on the Western Ox Continent in the world below, there is a Perfected One Taixi. He is a true Daoist who has attained the Dao, performed many good deeds, and possesses boundless Daoist arts. He can shoulder great responsibilities."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Perfected One Taixi? Do any of you immortals know this Perfected One Taixi's background?"
Taibai Jinxing said, "Your Majesty, this Perfected One Taixi is an unaffiliated immortal who attained the Dao on the Western Ox Continent in the world below. His blessings and virtue run deep. Your old servant was just about to recommend him to Your Majesty."
The Four Great Celestial Masters also said, "Your Majesty, we too were just about to recommend this man."
Many of the other immortals voiced their agreement as well.
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor nodded. "In that case, Wukong, would you be willing to make the journey and invite this Perfected One Taixi to Heaven to receive his immortal register?"
Wukong laughed. "Willing! Willing! Only, please send some immortal officials along with me, Your Majesty, or I fear the Perfected One might not believe me."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor smiled. "Then let it be as Wukong requests."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor immediately ordered Wenqu Star Lord to draft an edict and bestowed the Immortal Tablet and Golden Seal upon Wukong, sending him to invite Perfected One Taixi to take office in Heaven.
After waiting a little while, Wukong took the edict